Whitefish River happy to be home

He turns his gaze ahead, nodding his head—death is a monster that affects so many, and where it had brought Evergreen close to others, it had done the opposite for Winterbourne. A smile, however, soon reappears on his lips, content and calm—happy that his mate has found peace here.
Yeah, exactly. Except he grows swiftly embarrassed with the kiss to his cheek and the compliment. His smile turns sheepish and shy, but his happiness remains obvious. The two of them continue the patrol, until eventually they end up back at the den so Evergreen could rest his paw.